Research Analysts’ updated eps estimates for Friday, August 25th:
Air Partner plc (LON:AIR) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Liberum Capital. They currently have a GBX 140 ($1.82) price target on the stock.
Henry Boot plc (LON:BOOT) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at FinnCap. They currently have a GBX 398 ($5.17) price target on the stock.
Centralnic Group PLC (LON:CNIC) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Peel Hunt. The firm currently has a GBX 62 ($0.80) price target on the stock.
Crh Plc (LON:CRH) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Beaufort Securities.
Dixons Carphone PLC (LON:DC) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Beaufort Securities.
Dixons Carphone PLC (LON:DC) had its overweight rating reiterated by analysts at Barclays PLC. The firm currently has a GBX 231 ($3.00) price target on the stock.
Dixons Carphone PLC (LON:DC) had its outperform rating reiterated by analysts at Credit Suisse Group. The firm currently has a GBX 280 ($3.63) target price on the stock.
Dixons Carphone PLC (LON:DC) was downgraded by analysts at HSBC Holdings plc to a hold rating. HSBC Holdings plc currently has GBX 200 ($2.60) target price on the stock, down from their previous target price of GBX 410 ($5.32).
Diageo plc (LON:DGE) had its sell rating reaffirmed by analysts at Liberum Capital. They currently have a GBX 2,000 ($25.96) target price on the stock.
Mj Gleeson Plc (LON:GLE) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Liberum Capital. They currently have a GBX 765 ($9.93) target price on the stock.
GYM Group PLC (LON:GYM) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Peel Hunt. Peel Hunt currently has a GBX 250 ($3.25) target price on the stock.
GYM Group PLC (LON:GYM) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Berenberg Bank. Berenberg Bank currently has a GBX 300 ($3.89) price target on the stock.
Hunting plc (LON:HTG) had its overweight rating reissued by analysts at Barclays PLC. Barclays PLC currently has a GBX 650 ($8.44) price target on the stock.
ITV plc (LON:ITV) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Liberum Capital. The firm currently has a GBX 320 ($4.15) target price on the stock.
McColl's Retail Group PLC (LON:MCLS) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Liberum Capital. They currently have a GBX 240 ($3.12) target price on the stock.
Management Consulting Group PLC (LON:MMC) had its hold rating reissued by analysts at Peel Hunt. They currently have a GBX 8 ($0.10) target price on the stock.
Manning & Napier (NYSE:MN) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Manning & Napier, Inc. operates as an investment advisor engaged in managing corporate and union pension and annuity funds, endowment funds, foundations, profit sharing plans and benefit plans. It offers equity and fixed income portfolios and a range of blended asset portfolios. The Company offers investment solutions through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, and collective investment trust funds. Manning & Napier, Inc. is headquartered in Fairport, New York. “
Mountain Province Diamonds (NASDAQ:MPVD) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. The firm currently has $3.75 price target on the stock. According to Zacks, “Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. Diamonds is a diamond exploration and development company. It has properties located in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Mountain Province Diamonds Inc., formerly known as Mountain Province Mining Inc., is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. “
Myovant Sciences (NASDAQ:MYOV) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Myovant Sciences Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company. It focused on developing and commercializing therapies for women’s health diseases and other endocrine-related disorders, including advanced prostate cancer. The company’s product candidate consists of relugolix which are in clinical trial, an oral once-daily small molecule that acts as a gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist. Myovant Sciences Ltd. is based in Hamilton, Bermuda. “
Nanoco Group PLC (LON:NANO) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Peel Hunt. Peel Hunt currently has a GBX 75 ($0.97) price target on the stock.
Minerva Neurosciences (NASDAQ:NERV) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. It is focused on the development and commercialization of a portfolio of product candidates to treat central nervous system diseases. The Company’s pipeline will initially target the treatment of schizophrenia, major depressive disorder (MDD), insomnia, and Parkinson’s disease. Its product candidates include MIN-101, MIN-117, MIN-202 and MIN-301. Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. is based in Cambridge, MA, United States. “
OneBeacon Insurance Group (NYSE:OB) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a sell rating. According to Zacks, “OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. is a Bermuda-domiciled holding company. Their underwriting companies offer a range of specialty insurance products sold through independent agencies, regional and national brokers, wholesalers and managing general agencies. Each business is managed by an experienced team of specialty insurance professionals focused on a specific customer group or industry segment, and providing distinct products and tailored coverages and services. OneBeacon’s solutions target group accident; commercial surety; crop; design professionals; entertainment; environmental; excess property; financial services; healthcare; management liability; ocean and inland marine; programs; public entities; technology; and tuition refund. For further information about our products and services visit: www.onebeacon.com and to remain up to date on OneBeacon’s news, follow us on Twitter @OneBeaconIns or visit our online newsroom: www.onebeacon.com/newsroom. “
ObsEva SA (NASDAQ:OBSV) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a sell rating. According to Zacks, “ObsEva SA is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for woman’s reproductive health and pregnancy. ObsEva SA is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. “
Ocera Therapeutics (NASDAQ:OCRX) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Ocera Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. It focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary compounds to treat acute and chronic orphan liver diseases. Ocera Therapeutics, Inc., formerly known as Tranzyme, Inc., is based in San Diego, California. “
Oil States International (NYSE:OIS) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Oil States International, Inc. is a diversified oilfield services company. With locations around the world, Oil States is a leading manufacturer of products for deepwater production facilities and subsea pipelines, and a leading supplier of a broad range of services to the oil and gas industry, including production-related rental tools, work force accommodations and logistics, oil country tubular goods distribution and land drilling services. Oil States is organized in three business segments Offshore Products, Tubular Services and Well Site Services. “
Pearson plc (LON:PSON) had its sell rating reaffirmed by analysts at Liberum Capital. Liberum Capital currently has a GBX 330 ($4.28) price target on the stock.
Relx PLC (LON:REL) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Liberum Capital. The firm currently has a GBX 1,750 ($22.72) price target on the stock.
Restaurant Group PLC (LON:RTN) had its sell rating reaffirmed by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG. They currently have a GBX 290 ($3.76) price target on the stock.
Severfield PLC (LON:SFR) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Peel Hunt. The firm currently has a GBX 90 ($1.17) price target on the stock.
Supergroup PLC (LON:SGP) had its hold rating reaffirmed by analysts at Liberum Capital. Liberum Capital currently has a GBX 1,750 ($22.72) price target on the stock.
Weir Group PLC (LON:WEIR) was upgraded by analysts at Peel Hunt to a buy rating. Peel Hunt currently has GBX 2,100 ($27.26) price target on the stock, up from their previous price target of GBX 2,000 ($25.96).
Wpp Plc (LON:WPP) had its overweight rating reissued by analysts at Barclays PLC. The firm currently has a GBX 1,840 ($23.89) price target on the stock.
